{"id":1069,"date":"2018-10-24T13:45:59","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T13:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1069"},"modified":"2018-10-24T13:45:59","modified_gmt":"2018-10-24T13:45:59","slug":"indiana-criminal-statute-of-limitations-laws-for-felonies-and-misdemeanors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/indiana-criminal-statute-of-limitations-laws-for-felonies-and-misdemeanors\/","title":{"rendered":"Indiana Criminal Statute of Limitations Laws for Felonies and Misdemeanors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Criminal Statute of Limitations are a set of laws that regulate the amount of time state prosecutors have to file criminal charges against a suspected criminal. Each state has such regulations, including our own. Continue reading to learn more about the statutes of limitations for criminal charges in Indiana, and who to call for trusted legal counsel. <\/font><\/h3>\n
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In Indiana, there are different time limits for different crimes. Such time limits vary depending on the severity of the crime. More serious crimes will have shorter time restraints, while less serious crimes will have longer ones. <\/p>\n

Felonies<\/strong><\/font> \u2013 5 Year Statute of Limitations<\/font>
\nMisdemeanors<\/strong><\/font> \u2013 2 Year Statute of Limitations<\/font>
\nMurder Charges<\/strong><\/font> \u2013 No Limit<\/font><\/p>\n

Visit www.codes.findlaw.com<\/a> to review some examples of both felonies and misdemeanors, and their set statute of limitations.<\/h3>\n

Purpose of Statute of Limitations<\/font><\/h1>\n

Our judicial system incorporates criminal statute of limitations for many good reasons. Most importantly, they ensure that all criminal trials are based on the best available evidence possible, such as testimonial evidence (police statements, eyewitness statements, etc.), physical evidence (fingerprints, DNA, etc.), and more. These kinds of evidence can be lost quickly, making it important to take action fast in terms of a criminal trial. They maintain a fair balance between fair trials and the severity of an offense.<\/p>\n

Evading Criminal Statute of Limitations<\/font><\/h1>\n

If you are “on the lam” from the law, time is not on your side, even if you try to out smart the criminal statutes of limitations. There is simply no possible way to avoid criminal charges brought against you by the state. You see, the judicial system will pause criminal statute of limitations if a suspect leaves the state or goes into hiding. This is sometimes referred to as \u201ctoll the statutory clock.\u201d Once the suspect comes back, the clock starts again.<\/p>\n

What to Do if You are Facing Criminal Charges<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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David E. Lewis Attorney at Law 317-636-7514<\/p><\/div>Call Attorney David E. Lewis at 317-636-7514<\/strong> to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your criminal charges with a seasoned Indianapolis criminal defense attorney<\/a> you can trust. We work around the clock to ensure your rights are protected and your freedoms are preserved. You can avoid the maximum penalties for your charges with our aggressive legal representation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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